Somerset v Derbyshire

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Half-centuries by Marcus Trescothick and Justin Langer, one characterised by a six driven over extra cover and into the River Tone, the other a more studied affair, enabled Somerset to gain a victory without achieving a notable total yesterday. Other than Michael Dighton’s 55, which gave Derbyshire the requisite start, their innings lacked sizeable contributions.

Trescothick struck one further six, and five fours besides, in a typically assertive innings of 56. Ian Blackwell’s first two scoring shots were sixes off Ant Botha. That Somerset did not finish with a larger total had much to do with two fine catches, one